CALConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Caleres, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +35.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Caleres, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (88): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (31): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CAL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Seaport Global | Maintains | Buy | $14 → $16 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Seaport Global | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 May 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Apr 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Sept 2024 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 3 Sept 2024 | Loop Capital | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Mar 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Nov 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 May 2023 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 21 Feb 2023 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 12 Jan 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Oct 2022 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 24 June 2022 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 1 June 2021 | CL King | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 8 June 2020 | Susquehanna | Downgrade | Negative | — |
| 6 Apr 2020 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Feb 2020 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 29 Jan 2020 | Needham | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CAL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Sept 2026, Caleres, Inc. returned −13.9% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
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Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Caleres, Inc. has a market value of $420.2M and an enterprise value of $1.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $2.8B. The latest quarter grew 5.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $50.3M, a 1.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.50.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $62.9M, after $4.4M of capital spending.
Caleres, Inc. spent $3.1M on share buybacks and $9.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 8.3×; forward P/E: 5.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.18%, paying out 18% of earnings.
Caleres, Inc. employs 5,000 people — $569K of revenue per employee.
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Caleres, Inc. (CAL) held its Q2 2027 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha has published a transcript of the event. The excerpt provides the call's headline and source attribution.
Why it matters — The transcript gives CAL watchers direct insight into management's discussion of the company's second-quarter 2027 performance.
Caleres reported a strong second quarter, with adjusted EPS of $0.47 beating consensus by $0.10 despite revenue coming in $7 million below estimates. Profitability was aided by one-time tariff refunds, while headwinds at Famous Footwear were offset by overall store growth and a recent acquisition.
Why it matters — The article highlights that Caleres' profitability and earnings continue to outperform expectations even with softness in its Famous Footwear segment, indicating operational resilience for investors tracking the company.
Caleres reported second-quarter adjusted earnings above its expectations, driven by growth in its brand portfolio and margin expansion that offset weaker sales at Famous Footwear. CEO Jay Schmidt characterized 2026 as a "build back year" focused on restoring earnings power, integrating Stuart Weitzman, and laying the groundwork for longer-term profitable growth.
Why it matters — CAL watchers would want to know how the company is performing against its own expectations and how management plans to restore earnings and integrate Stuart Weitzman.
Caleres reported upbeat second-quarter earnings, and the company's stock was among big names moving higher on Wednesday even as U.S. stocks declined, with the Dow Jones index falling around 400 points.
Why it matters — CAL watchers would care because positive quarterly results show the company performing well and its shares gaining ground despite a broader market downturn.
Caleres Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $0.47 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share and exceeding the $0.35 per share it earned in the same quarter a year earlier.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that Caleres outperformed analyst expectations for the quarter, which is notable for investors tracking the company's financial performance.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Caleres, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $16 to $18. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Caleres, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Caleres, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Sept 2026, Caleres, Inc. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +35.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Caleres, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Caleres, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CAL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $16 to $18 over the next 12 months.
Caleres, Inc. returned -13.9% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Caleres, Inc. is a global footwear company that designs, sources, manufactures, markets, and distributes shoes for women, men, and children.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 9 Sept 2026): "Caleres, Inc. (CAL) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript". Caleres, Inc. (CAL) held its Q2 2027 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha has published a transcript of the event. The excerpt provides the call's headline and source attribution.
Caleres, Inc. is a global footwear company that designs, sources, manufactures, markets, and distributes shoes for women, men, and children. The company operates through two main segments: Famous Footwear, a family footwear retail business with brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce sites, and Brand Portfolio, which manages a collection of branded, licensed, and private-label footwear. Caleres’ portfolio spans athletic, casual, dress, comfort, and premium footwear, reaching consumers through owned retail locations, direct-to-consumer websites, department stores, specialty retailers, and wholesale channels. Its brands include names such as Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Vionic, and Stuart Weitzman. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Caleres plays a significant role in the footwear market by combining retail operations with brand management and multi-channel distribution.
CEO Mr. John W. Schmidt · 5,000 employees · United States · https://www.caleres.com
